Meaning of the word exchequer in English

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exchequer

US /ɪksˈtʃek.ɚ/
UK /ɪksˈtʃek.ər/

Noun

1.

a royal or national treasury

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The government announced new measures to boost the national exchequer.
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Funds from the sale will go directly into the public exchequer.
2.

(in the UK) the government department in charge of national revenue and expenditure

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the annual budget.
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Decisions made by the Exchequer have a significant impact on the economy.